Notre Dame DT Jarron Jones

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Pros:

Jones’ athleticism and use of his length is the first thing that jumps out on tape. When he explodes off the ball and gets his hands on the offensive lineman he is able to control the line of scrimmage. He can handily track down the line of scrimmage to make plays. Jones blocked four kicks during his tenure at Notre Dame. He possesses the length, size, power, and athleticism to play across the defensive line in any scheme.

Cons:

Jones had an injury-riddled career which limited his time on the field. As with many tall defensive linemen, he will play too upright and top-heavy at times. Too often he allowed offensive lineman to get under his pads and control him.

Overview:

Jones was injured late in the 2014 season and missed all but one game to a torn MCL in 2015. When on the field, Jones has been a disruptive force for opposing offensive lines with 19.5 tackles for loss in 36 games and 105 total tackles. Jones showed flashes throughout the season that will intrigue new Texans defensive coach Mike Vrabel.

Jones’ positional versatility and size will move him into the middle rounds. He will need to clear up some possible character and motivation issues floating around but has the potential to be a top end rotation guy early in his career and a possible sleeper target for a defensive staff that can get the most out of talented players with red flags.

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